Oblique Hyphen ⹝

⹝ (U+2E5D) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Oblique Hyphen is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental Punctuation). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The oblique hyphen is a punctuation mark in the Unicode character set. It has the code point U+2E5D and the hex value 2E5D. It is named OBLIQUE HYPHEN and sits in the Supplemental Punctuation block, in the Common script. This symbol helps link or separate ideas in running text and can influence the rhythm of a sentence. In practice, punctuation marks structure text and convey tone; usage conventions differ by style and locale. The oblique hyphen is not tied to a single language. Writers may use it to indicate breaks, joins, or a shift in thought. It is one option among many marks that mark word boundaries or phrases. Because practices vary, editors choose how to apply it for clarity. The overall goal is to communicate intention clearly. When used, it can appear in plain text as a diagonal dash. The history of such marks shows they evolved with typography and standards for writing. In modern use, the oblique hyphen supports consistent display across systems that support Supplemental Punctuation and the Common script.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2E5D in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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